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dinoflagellates. They are a species of algae found in marine and freshwater. They are photosynthetic so they are considered ancestors to modern day plants Dinoflagelates contain bioluminescence which are responsible the ocean lighting up at night. They respond to touch so waves, people, or the wind can cause then to 'light up'. This is the same class of algae that is responsible for red tides and paralytic shellfish poisoning.

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